How close can positive and negative contacts be together in a 12v sytem?

[Dadoftheturkeykids]

Specifically bussbars, and the lugs connecting to them. Does it depend on how many amps are passing through?

 

[timselectric]

Gaps are based on voltage.
1/8 inch would be fine. But I would feel better with more.

 

[Crowz]

Gaps are based on voltage.
1/8 inch would be fine. But I would feel better with more.

Totally agree but I prefer 1 or more feet.

I want them farther apart than the length of my wrenches

 

[HighDesertOffgrid]

I like to keep them around 12" apart because I'm clumsy and wrenches slip.

 

[timselectric]

Totally agree but I prefer 1 or more feet.

I want them farther apart than the length of my wrenches

I would prefer to insulate them. That way, they can lay on top of each other without a problem.

 

[Crowz]

I would prefer to insulate them. That way, they can lay on top of each other without a problem.

I like to compensate for relatives that shouldn't be around the stuff to start with

 

[Dadoftheturkeykids]

Thanks everyone!